Shiralie Chaturvedi
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Food makes you happy any which way to be honest, but there are certain foods that make you happy instantly. Yes, we aren’t just talking about had-a-bad-day-will-eat-pizza; but food that boosts your endorphins and serotonin levels in a significant way. Plus, on a bonus these foods are also healthy. We all know the magic dark chocolate and walnuts do in making us happy, but here are some more ingredients that you can use in whipping up a different kind of happy meal!
1. Kale
Yes, we all role our eyes at the niche hipster leafy green that Kale is, but Kale goes a long way in controlling anxiety, ergo helping you grapple with possible depression. The phytonutrients in Kale go a long way in keeping our mood happy, and the presence of calcium takes care of limiting anxiety!
2. Eggs
Sunday ho ya Monday roz khao ande as an adage makes more sense when we realize that eggs actually prove to be one of the best foods that make us happy, healthy, and well, wise. It not only boosts your serotonin but also helps sharpen your memory!
3. Crab
This is loaded with Vitamin B 12 that wards off bad moods and anxiety, plus secretes dopamine that directly helps you with motivation. So have some crab infused Italian recipes for hearty, happy, and fulfilling meal!
4. Avocado
Avocados contain choline that boost serotonin which is the happy hormone, so, there you. But by mashing your avocado with lime and veggies that also up your antioxidants! Perfect for summer, perfect for your health, and mind!
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the secret versatile ingredient that we love. From warm and fuzzy tomato soups, to the fancy stuffed tomatoes, to the chunky salsa – tomatoes are there to give us variety AND also happiness. Present with Lycopene, tomatoes make your brain fitter, and in turn happier!
6. Green Tea
Green Tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients, so having it is anyway a good turn towards being healthy. But thanks to the it being loaded with theanine, an amino acid it also makes us happier!
7. Oysters
Low zinc levels are one of the contributing factors for having anxiety, and oysters equipped with zinc help get rid of that. So enjoy this fancy seafood for both the taste, and for your moral!
